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Day: January 3, 2018

Ryan Carraher – “Alazia” Self-Analysis

On January 3, 2018December 31, 2017 By ryancarraherIn Analysis, concept, Form, Instrumentation, Tools for ComposersLeave a comment

Ryan Carraher just finished a new work for solo tenor trombone entitled Alazia. "I figured I would share some thoughts and formal processes I had during the composition process."

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